Tired of hitting Bitly's monthly link limits or paying $35/mo for custom back-halves and UTM tracking? Linq.es gives you ultra-fast shortlinks AND a complete Link-in-Bio & Lead Capture suite.
| Feature | Linq.es Pro (€3.25/mo) | Bitly Core / Growth ($10–$35/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlink Creation Limit | ✅ Up to 500 Active on Pro (5 Active on Free) | ⚠️ Strictly capped per month (5–100/mo on lower tiers) |
Custom Vanity Slugs (linq.es/s/blackfriday) |
✅ Up to 500 Included in Pro | ⚠️ Restricted or costly tier upgrade |
| Visual UTM Campaign Builder | ✅ Included (Free & Pro) | ⚠️ Paid tiers only |
| Password-Protected Shortlinks & Expiration Dates | ✅ Server-side bcrypt lock & expiry |
❌ Not available on Core |
| Downloadable QR Codes per Shortlink | ✅ Included for All Shortlinks | ⚠️ Capped at 2–5 QR codes/month on lower tiers |
| Full Link-in-Bio Page + Rich Media Embeds | ✅ Up to 5 Pro Profiles Included | ⚠️ Basic single bio page |
| 1-Tap Digital Business Card | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Lead Capture Form + Zapier/Make Webhooks | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Annual Cost | €65/yr€39 / year (~€3.25/mo Launch Offer) | $120 to $348 / year |
Bitly counts every link you create against a strict monthly quota. With Linq.es Pro, you get up to 500 active linq.es/s/ vanity shortlinks and can update destinations anytime.
Launching an early-access drop or confidential client document? Set an automatic expiration timestamp or lock any shortlink with a password.
Why pay for Bitly AND Linktree? Linq.es includes up to 5 customizable Link-in-Bio pages, 1-tap contact cards, and lead capture webhooks in the same €3.25/mo Launch plan.
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